WATERBURY -- Joey Salemme is aiming for Edwin Esson's Seymour High single-season rushing record of 2,030 yards set three decades ago.

Through only five games, the junior tailback is nearly halfway home with 979 yards. Salemme rushed for 229 yards on 27 carries and scored touchdowns of 3, 10 and 59 yards to lift the Wildcats to a 45-6 win over Sacred Heart on Thursday night at Municipal Stadium. He now has 11 touchdowns on the season.

"Joey Salemme is an awesome runner," said Hearts coach Cortez Johnson. "He has a low center of gravity and keeps his feet moving and at that position, that's what you need to do. And he's a tough runner, too."

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